The bill was passed by both houses of the state legislature during the winter session in Belagavi that concluded on December 19 last year, despite strong opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal-Secular.
A devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed 21 lives, including eight members of the Agrawal family. Relatives recounted the harrowing last moments and raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety infrastructure at the bed and breakfast where the tragedy occurred, highlighting the profound grief and challenges in identifying victims.
An 18-year-old student died in a school swimming pool in Amritsar under mysterious circumstances, prompting a police investigation and allegations of negligence.
A four-year-old boy was allegedly killed by his father for repeatedly crying for milk in the Powai area of Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The father, Rajesh Prakash Singh, has been arrested.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.
A 21-year-old delivery executive died in Nagpur after his scooter was hit by a speeding motorcycle. The biker and pillion rider sustained injuries. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Two people were killed and eight others injured in separate road accidents in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, according to police reports.
A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death in the Pahadi area of Chitrakoot district following an altercation, police said on Tuesday. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
A 45-year-old labourer working with the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) died after being crushed under a machine in Sikkim's Pakyong district.
A man in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly shooting and burying his younger brother following a land dispute. The incident came to light after a complaint was lodged by the deceased's maternal aunt.
A senior adviser to Bangladesh's Prime Minister has expressed a desire for friendly relations with India, while also voicing concern over the recent killings of Bangladeshi nationals along the border.
A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, officials said.
A man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot and killed his mother and younger brother following a dispute over ancestral property. Police have launched a search for the accused, who is currently absconding.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is initiating a sealing drive against unauthorised commercial establishments in South Delhi. This action follows recent incidents, including a deadly fire in Malviya Nagar and a building collapse near Saket, which exposed widespread violations of building bye-laws and licence conditions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow would not interfere in the "delicate" bilateral relations between India and China, expressing confidence in their ability to resolve border disputes amicably. He also discussed Russia's independent partnerships with both nations, touched upon India-Pakistan ties, and highlighted ongoing and proposed defence cooperation with India, including the BrahMos missile and a potential Su-57 fighter jet project.
A teenage boy and girl, who were in a romantic relationship, were found hanging from a tree in a village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect the duo died by suicide.
Police in Roorkee are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man at a de-addiction centre, treating it as a suspicious murder case. The victim, who was undergoing treatment at the facility, was found with his throat slit, prompting a thorough investigation involving forensic analysis and questioning of staff and inmates.
An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee woman was killed in Chennai after a clash between two groups that started in a nightclub and ended in a fatal car crash. Police have arrested several suspects and are investigating the incident.
The Manipur government has handed over the investigation into a bomb attack in Bishnupur district, which resulted in the deaths of two children, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly shot and killed his sister-in-law before taking his own life in a suspected love affair case, according to police reports.
Over the past year, the sale of injectable GLP-1 agonists (used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity) such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic have surged a whopping 218 per cent.
A 28-year-old student pursuing a post-graduate diploma in cricket coaching allegedly drowned in a swimming pool at the Sports University of Haryana campus in Sonipat. Police are investigating the incident, and the university has formed a committee to probe the matter.
A 28-year-old student pursuing a post-graduate diploma in cricket coaching allegedly drowned in a swimming pool at the Sports University of Haryana campus in Sonipat. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, which the family suspects may not have been accidental.
The bodies of a teenage boy and girl were discovered near Sonua railway station in Jharkhand's Chaibasa district. Police suspect a suicide pact related to a romantic relationship.
The woman had married the man of her choice around three months ago. However, her family alleged, within a month of the marriage, the husband and his family started demanding gold and cash and subjected her to mental harassment.
A devastating fire at a South Delhi bed-and-breakfast claimed at least 21 lives, prompting heroic efforts from locals who spread mattresses to save panic-stricken occupants jumping from the burning building.
A 48-year-old man was fatally shot in Pilibhit after attempting to intervene in a brawl involving his neighbour. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the accused.
A 20-year-old domestic help was found dead in her employer's residence in Gurugram, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
A 33-year-old man died and five others were injured after a speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town area. The car driver, a radiologist, has been taken into custody.
A clash between two wedding processions in a Uttar Pradesh village, triggered by stone-throwing, resulted in one death and six injuries, according to police.
A speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town, resulting in one death and injuries to five others. The driver of the car has been taken into custody, and a medical examination is being conducted.
Three people, including an elderly couple, died in a head-on collision in Prayagraj after a bus crossed over the divider and hit their car. The accident occurred on GT Road in the Ganga Nagar area. The bus driver fled the scene, and authorities are investigating.
Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.
The father of Arjumand Gulzar, the mastermind behind the 2019 Pulwama attack, stated that his son deserved his fate after being killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He also appealed for the release of his other son, who is currently imprisoned.
The body of a 25-year-old woman, identified as Neha, was found stuffed inside a plastic drum near the DMW Railway Colony in Patiala, Punjab; police are investigating the case and have detained two local youths for questioning.
A vegetable vendor in Haryana's Karnal was beaten to death, and his daughter injured, after a dispute over Rs 10 escalated into a violent attack.
Opposition parties in Odisha, BJD and Congress, have criticised Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accusing him of a surge in police brutality. The allegations stem from a custodial death in Ganjam district and other instances of alleged police misconduct. The BJP has defended the government, stating that prompt action has been taken in response to these cases.
A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.
A man was killed in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district after a minor dispute between children escalated into a violent clash between adults following Eid prayers.
The CBI recreated the crime scene related to the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide at her marital home. The agency used dummies and involved the husband and mother-in-law in the recreation to understand the events leading to her death.
